According to the Census Bureau, there are 54 million adults 65 years of aging and older and that number is expected to grow to 80 million by 2040. Likewise, the number of older people with vision loss is expected to double by 2050. What does this mean to you? Part of healthy aging is taking care of your eyes. According to … Continued
Editor’s note: In observance of Rare Disease Day on February 28, Empish Thomas, VisionAware Peer, has written this post about her rare autoimmune condition characterized by chronic, bilateral uveitis. An image of the parts of the eye most affected is shown below. Getting the Diagnosis I am sure you have heard of common eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. You … Continued
December 7-11 is Older Driver’s Awareness Week and is an especially important time to think about continuing to drive with vision loss. Driving is a part of our culture, and, in many areas of the country, the only viable way to go shopping, engage in social activities, and even get medical services. The pandemic has … Continued
As we work our way through the COVID-19 crisis, it’s time to step back and look at how we do our everyday tasks in a safe and healthy manner. The VisionAware Peer Advisors are starting this series with a section on basic hygiene measures that the CDC recommends. Personal Hygiene: Basic Measures to Follow to … Continued